Childs Residence

Childs Residence, located in Millersville, Maryland, is a historic house dating back to around 1840. This charming 1+1⁄2-story frame dwelling features a significant 2-story addition from 1852. The property includes a smokehouse/dairy from the same era and a store built in the 1920s. Notably, it was the residence of Millersville's first Postmaster and functioned as the local Post Office and community store for 130 years. Today, it serves as a hub for the Anne Arundel County Trails program and was recognized for its historical significance by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, making it an intriguing site for both tourists and researchers interested in local history.